Abraham Schell

Abraham Schell was the son of Henry Schell (1770-1859) and Mary (nee Moyer) Schell (1775-1860). He married Esther Hugill in Toronto, Ontario, on the 18th of March in the year 1832. Esther Hugill was born in Bransdale, Yorkshire, England, April 4, 1813. She was the daughter of Solomon Hugill and Esther (nee Wilkes) Hugill.

Abraham, Esther and family are in the 1851/52 and 1861 census for East Oxford, Canada West/Ontario, Canada. Their home was on, Concession 5, Lot 7 until 1867. The 1867 directory lists, Abraham, Henry and Solomon as farmers. The family moved to North Branch, Lapeer County, Mich., March 4, 1867. Abraham owned a house on Jefferson St. and land north of the house, including the North Branch Fair Grounds. He also owned the bar/hotel and millend store in downtown North Branch. Esther ran the brothel in the bar/hotel. Esther (nee Hugill) died in North Branch, Lapeer County, Mich., May 3, 1875, at the age of 62 years, 3 months, 8 days. Abraham Schell died in Rich Twp., Lapeer County, Mich., May 18, 1889 at the age of 89 years.

Children of Abraham and Esther:

ELIZA SCHELL, b. 10 October 1833, East Oxford Twp, Ontario, Canada; d. 02 September 1882, North Branch Twp, Lapeer Co, Michigan.

LEVINA SCHELL, b. 20 March 1835, East Oxford Twp, Ontario, Canada; d. 1917, Dayton Township, Tuscola, Mich.

SOLOMON SCHELL, b. 12 March 1837, East Oxford Twp, Ontario, Canada; d. 02 June 1911, Rich Twp. Lapeer Co., Mich.

MARY ANN SCHELL, b. 06 July 1839, East Oxford Twp, Ontario, Canada; d. 29 July 1919, Eastwood, East Oxford Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario.

HANNAH SCHELL, b. 08 May 1841, East Oxford Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario; d. June 1865, Illinois.

HENRY ROYAL SCHELL, b. April 1845, East Oxford Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario; d. 1921, North Branch Twp, Lapeer County, Michigan.

DANIEL RUSSELL SCHELL, b. 11 March 1846, East Oxford Twp, Oxford Co, Ontario; d. 16 May 1928, Lapeer County, Michigan.

SARAH JANE SCHELL, b. 28 Sept 1848, East Oxford Twp, Ontario, Canada; d. 05 May 1872, North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan.

A SCHELL, female, age 1, listed in 1851 census of East Oxford Twp., Ontario, Canada; not listed in 1861 census with family in East Oxford Twp., Ontario, Canada.

Abraham and family can be found in the 1870 Census for North Branch, Lapeer Co., MI.

1803 census Markham, Canada West, Canada Fourth Concession No. of Lot 28 Head of Family: Henry Schell 35 Wife: Maria 28 Sons: Henry 5, Abraham 3, Jacob 1/2 Daughters: Elisabeth 8

The 1880 Census finds Abraham in Berlin, Twp. St. Clair Co., MI.

"ABRAHAM SCHELL born 12 Dec 1800 Markham Twp. York Co. Ont s/o Henry Schell & Mary Moyer, died 18 May 1889 Rich Twp. Lapeer Co. MI, married 18 Mar 1832 Toronto, Ont to Esther E. Hugill 1813-1875. They had 8 children: Elizabeth (Galbraith);Lo[e]vina (Rowell); Solomon; Mary Ann (Overholt); Hannah (Desmond); Henry;Daniel; & Sarah Jane (Bass). Sources: Home District marriage Register, Oxford Co. Ont Marriage Register, 1870 Lapeer Census, Diana Hebner, Port Huron, MI" Lapeer County Genealogy & History

Some lineages have him married to an Overholt. His daughter Mary Ann married James Overholt, but Abraham was only married to Esther Hugill.

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